Yoga at Home – Asanas and Mindful Practice: How to Start?
When starting your yoga journey, many people ask themselves: where should I actually begin? Do I have to perform difficult poses that look impressive on social media? Fortunately, the answer is: NO. Yoga is much more than a series of complex positions. It’s a practice of presence, breath, and mindfulness.
How to Start Yoga?
Start with simplicity and mindfulness – Breath: the foundation of yoga
If you don’t know where to begin, start with your breath. It’s the simplest yet most powerful yogic practice. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and focus on the natural rhythm of your breathing. Even a few minutes of mindful breathing each day can change how you feel and prepare you for deeper practice.
Move your attention to your fingertips, your toes, and notice the scents and sounds around you.
Important: Don’t judge what you feel or think “it smells bad, I should open a window” — that’s not the point. Simply observe without reacting. Repeat this exercise until you can stop judging or planning what to do next.
The next step is learning how to find a neutral pelvic position – this is the foundation of many poses and has a big impact on your spine health and comfort during practice.
Yoga on Instagram
The internet is full of pictures showing advanced poses that look spectacular — but often have little to do with safe, mindful practice. Just because an asana looks beautiful on Instagram doesn’t mean it’s right for your body or your current level.
In fact, many people experience pain after trying to recreate such poses, simply because they do them incorrectly for the sake of a photo.
The good news is that every pose has variations — gentler versions for those with knee problems, or even prenatal yoga options. There’s something for everyone.
Don’t be afraid to use props like blocks, straps, or blankets. It’s not “cheating” — it’s smart practice.
Free Yoga Classes – Yoga for Everyone
If you feel lost and don’t know how to begin, look for free yoga workshops in your area. These sessions are perfect for learning the basics and practicing under a teacher’s guidance.
For example, in Ostrów Wielkopolski, free beginner yoga classes are held regularly.
On my website, you’ll find details about class schedules, locations, and a checklist of what to bring for your first session.
Yoga for Health
Start slowly. Listen to yourself. Remember that yoga is not just movement — it’s peace, breath, and acceptance.
You don’t need to be flexible, strong, or perfect — you just need to be willing to try.
If you feel this is the right moment, simply sit comfortably, straighten your back, and take your first conscious breath.
Namaste 🙏